Centro de Manhattan

Home to the city’s most iconic landmarks and department stores, Midtown emits boundless energy inspired by the constant collision of glamour and grit.

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For unapologetic New York opulence, few hotels can compare to The Plaza, which recently enjoyed a $450 million restoration. Stay in one of the legendary rooms with 24-carat gold plated Sherle Wagner fixtures or book a night in the playful Eloise Suite, designed by Betsey Johnson for the Plaza’s most precocious fictional guest.

Catch of the day

Catch of the day It’s widely believed that poké originated among fisherman, who would eat seasoned fresh cut-offs from their catch as a snack. The word poké means ‘to cut crosswise in pieces’ in Hawaiian.

Times Square

The party never stops at The Crossroads of the World, home to 40 professional Broadway theatres – not to mention those giant neon-lit billboards.

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The ultra-modern Paramount Hotel is close to the bright lights of Times Square, has an in-house DJ in its swanky lobby, and showcases Corso, an Italian pastry shop serving some of Manhattan’s finest artisanal drip coffee and wood-roasted espresso.

Joining forces with chef Christina Tosi (the founder and owner of award-winning bakery Milk Bar), Kellogg’s celebrates breakfast from 07:00 to 23:00 every night. Choose your favourite cereal, add fruit, nuts and seeds, then boost it with toppings such as chai tea powder or pop tart crumble. If it’s all a bit too fruit loopy to you, they also serve customized sundaes.

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A Broadway show is a must – but you can catch one at a discounted price and avoid the lines of the TKTS ticket booth by downloading the TodayTix app on your phone. There, you’ll find the best deals on Off-Broadway (between 100 and 499 seats) and Broadway (over 499 seats) shows offered up to a week in advance.

The Conrad New York towers above other lower Manhattan luxury accommodations with its Hudson River views and well-appointed, spacious suites. From the rooftop of the Loopy Doopy Bar, you can toast to Lady Liberty with a signature Ice Pop cocktail (a homemade popsicle swimming in prosecco).

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Open for lunch, Monday to Friday from 11:30-16:00; open for dinner Sunday to Thursday from 16:00-22:00, and Fridays and Saturdays from 16:00-23:00; and open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00-16:00.

When it comes to accessible fine dining, ABC Kitchen – located inside the extravagant ABC Carpet & Home – is in a league of its own thanks to celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Along with his world-class whole-wheat pizza, you’ll find creative tasty sharing plates such as pretzel-dusted calamari and sautéed dandelion greens. Though reservations are accepted one month in advance, they book up quickly. Call on the morning to place your name on the waitlist for daily cancellations.

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Catch a show at Irving Plaza, one of New York’s most dynamic and funky mid-size music venues, which has featured intimate sets by Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, U2, Pearl Jam, and Eric Clapton since it opened in 1978.

Upper West Side

Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, this is the ultimate destination for culture (think opera, ballet, jazz, classical music, Michelin-starred restaurants) – and a taste of old New York.

Hayden Planetarium. In their full-dome immersive space shows, you can explore 13 billion years of the cosmos in under 30 minutes and witness the birth of the planet narrated by Liam Neeson. Admission is included with select ticket packages to the American Museum of Natural History.

Upper East Side

This quiet and sophisticated part of town, running up the east side of Central Park, is swarming with renowned museums and upscale boutiques.

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If you’re looking for an affordable accommodation option in this swanky part of town, consider the Gardens NYC, where the full kitchen in each suite might be preferable for extended stays. While the rooms veer towards the functional, this homey hotel goes out of its way to maximize your comfort; they even offer a pillow menu to pick your ideal firmness.

The tastemakers behind The Fat Raddish have moved uptown with The East Pole, a gastropub serving modern British cuisine. Here, you’ll find the best Scotch eggs in town, and a mean chicken kiev (with charred broccoli and Timberdoodle cheese) that easily rivals the Russian Tea Room in its heyday.

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At the Neue Galerie you can see works by 20th-century German and Austrian artists, including an impressive collection of Gustav Klimt. Its Café Sabarsky – which curates a cabaret series on select evenings – serves traditional Viennese fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.